Manufacturing Engineer

Kongsberg Automotive, department Hvittingfoss, seeks talented and enthusiastic people who want to be involved in producing components for tomorrow's vehicles. We offer a strong corporate culture with a focus on innovation, teamwork, and effective manufacturing processes.

We are now looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a good understanding of the subject. Plan, start-up and improve manufacturing methods and principles for a new manufacturing process. The main task is to improve the manufacturing process to achieve optimal efficiency, minimum lead time and zero defects.

Responsibilities

•  Plan, start-up and improve manufacturing methods and principles for new and existing manufacturing processes. The main task is to improve the manufacturing process to achieve optimal efficiency, minimum lead time and zero defects.

•  Continuously work to ensure the elements above in a way which is aligned with the KA Management System, KA Lean Principles and other relevant methods.

•  Participate actively in the Team.

Main Tasks

•  Rationalize and optimize manufacturing processes

•  Design of new manufacturing fixtures/ equipment (machining and assembly) and automated processes

•  Perform investment analysis of new machines and equipment as well as product cost calculations

•  Create/ update manufacturing process documentation and operational drawings

•  Start-up of new production lines/ cells

•  Support daily production

•  Perform PPAP to customers (part of pre-production in NPI)

•  Non-conformance handling

•  Handle initial samples and prototypes

•  Support approval process of new machinery and equipment

Personal skills

•  A high attention to detail.

•  Results-oriented

•  Assertive, team player, tolerant of pressure

•  Ability to systematic problem solving.

•  Adaptable and willing to learn

What we offer

•  Work in a dynamically developing company with an established position on the international market.

•  Challenges and opportunities to implement your own ideas and professional development.

•  Good insurance and pension schemes

•  Competitive salary and compensation

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

For any questions, please contact Engineering Manager, Espen Elvekrok, phone +47 482 80 560 or espen.elvekrok@ka-group.com

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.